Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 - Removing a Memory Module; Installing a Memory Module

Processor Conguration Memory population Memory population information
Single rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3},
B{3}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
processor allowed. Requires two ranks
or more per channel.
Multi rank sparing population order A{1}, B{1}, A{2}, B{2}, A{3},
B{3}...
Populate in this order, odd amount per
processor allowed. Requires three
ranks or more per channel.
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If applicable, Removing the air shroud
WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power o the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION
: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
metallic contacts.
2 Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.
3 Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
Figure 56. Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION
: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
metallic contacts.
Installing and removing system components 105